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Army Field Band comes to the Egyptian

By Northern Star Staff | June 24, 2018

DeKALB — The U.S. Army Field Band and Soldiers’ Chorus is returning to DeKalb for a patriotic performance just after the Fourth of July.The group’s continued tradition of providing free performances to the public will take place at 7:30 p.m., July...

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NIU law program, an affordable choice

By Roxanne H. | May 7, 2018

The College of Law’s affordable costs and personalized setting is one of the most ideal options for aspiring law students.The average cost of attending a private law school is $47,112 annually, and the average cost for public in-state law school is...

Summerfest Line Up

By Peter Zemeske | May 6, 2018

Summer is almost here, which means festival season is upon us once again. https://gph.is/1Ds5LLv A fantastic option for summer concerts is Summerfest, an 11-day music extravaganza touting over 800 artists and eight stages on their dedicated grounds in...

How to Survive Finals Week

By Alec Heaton | April 30, 2018

It’s crunch time folks; the end of the spring semester is upon us. Despite sweet summer vacation being within sight, one last foe awaits: the dreaded finals week. Even though these final few weeks can seem like an inescapable hell, it’s of utmost...

bubbles

April 29, 2018

via GIPHYDid you know April 30 is National Bubble Tea day? Well, now you do! Honestly, I’ve never had bubble tea before so I decided to celebrate it by trying out this latest trendy tea!For those of you who don’t know what bubble tea is, this drink...

3 Books to Cure the Finals Blues

By Maddie Barrett | April 27, 2018

It’s nearing the end of the semester and most people could use a little pick-me-up as the weather changes from cold to rainy. Reading a great book can get you away from the overwhelming piles of homework and late night studying by taking your brain...

Aria Fashion

By Rachel Sanchez | April 27, 2018

Gotta secret? If it’s about Aria’s fashion, don’t keep it. “Pretty Little Liars” Aria Montgomery has all the tips and tricks to help you rock your own style wherever and whenever you want. If you’re drawn to the dark side, summon your inner...

Pass/Fail: Renovations to Holmes Student Center ; DeKalb Police Department will combat crime by reducing parking

By Lucas Skye | April 26, 2018

See what’s a pass and what’s a fail as judged by PerspectiveEditor Lucas Skye.PassRenovations to Holmes Student Center will create a student hubThere have been few alterations to the Holmes Student Center since its 1962 opening. Fortunately, this...

Physical Plant's flood cleanup applauded I want to congratulate and thank the staff of the NIU Physical Plant for all they have done and are continuing to do in the aftermath of campus flooding. They have been working around the clock to get all classrooms and office space on campus ready for the start of classes. The Art Building was particularly hard-hit, and the crews are continuing their efforts to ready the classrooms for later this week. I am deeply humbled by their dedication and tireless efforts. My hat's off to all involved in the massive cleanup effort. Rich Holly Acting director, School of Art

Letter to the Editor: Christine Wang, an irreplaceable speaker

By Stuart Nissenbaum | April 26, 2018

I would like to bring praise to [Student Association Senate] Speaker Christine Wang as her time as Speaker draws to a close. I had the fortune of working with Speaker Wang in my short tenure as NIU’s first director of Environmental Affairs. At the time,...

“We’ll Teach Them How To Say Goodbye”

By Rachel Sanchez | April 25, 2018

Four weeks and counting till the end of the semester which means  packing things up for summer break. This time can be very stressful in trying to finish the year out strong but with the right tips and tricks the process of moving out won’t be a hassle.Bring...

Extend the Trend: Eye Shadow Stamp

By Abby Wisecarver | April 25, 2018

Some days I wake up in the morning ready to take on the world and put on a full face of makeup, other days I'm extremely lazy and not in the mood to go glam. This new beauty hack is a great way to look like you spent an hour on your eye shadow, when in...

“Reign” Slays French Court with Royal Wardrobe

By Mackenzi Butson | April 25, 2018

French Renaissance meets modern romance in the timeless TV drama "Reign." If you’ve watched “Gossip Girl,” “Gilmore Girls” or any time period drama on Netflix, you’ve probably seen “Reign” pop up in your Netflix recommendations. When...